GeForce MX250 vs Tesla T4

When comparing GeForce MX250 and Tesla T4, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce MX250 and Tesla T4 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX250 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX250 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce MX250 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX250 Tesla T4
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 70 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Tesla T4 has 600% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
  • GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Tesla T4 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla T4 has 12 GB more memory, than GeForce MX250.
  • GeForce MX250 is used in Laptops, and Tesla T4 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Tesla T4 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 933 MHz higher, than Tesla T4.
  • GeForce MX250 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla T4 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla T4 is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce MX250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 7−8 21−24
QHD / 1440p 2−3 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 27−30 60−65
medium / 1080p 16−18 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Tesla T4 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 176% more, than GeForce MX250.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX250 Tesla T4
Architecture Pascal Turing
Code name N17S-G2 TU104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 20 February 2019 13 September 2018
Pipelines 384 2560
Core clock speed 1518 MHz 585 MHz
Boost Clock 1582 MHz 1590 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 24.91 254.4
Length 168 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 10000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 320.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1 7.5
Laptop size large
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